Category:T43

ThinkPad T43

This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T43 related topics.

Features

• Intel Pentium M 1.6, 1.73, 1.86 or 2.0GHz CPU
• One of the following graphics adapters:
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
  • ATI Mobility Radeon X300 with 64MB
• One of the following displays:
  • 14.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
  • 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution
  • 15.0" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
  • 15.0" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution
• 256 or 512MB memory standard
• 40, 60 or 80GB HDD¹
• AD1981B AC'97 Audio controller
• Broadcom 10/100/1000 Ethernet
• UltraBay Slim with one of the following:
  • DVD-ROM
  • DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo
  • DVD±RW
• CDC slot with one of the following:
  • IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2)
  • IBM Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3)
• MiniPCI slot with one of the following:
  • none (empty)
  • IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter
• IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
• IBM Active Protection System
• Integrated Fingerprint Reader on select systems
• UltraNav (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)

Notes

• Those who have taken apart their T43s or replaced the hard drives noted that the HD is not physically SATA, even though it is supported under Linux as SATA. ref The T43 hardware maintenance manual describes the hard drive as IDE and not SATA.